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For Honor - Story Trailer (PS4 / Xbox One / PC)

For Honor - Story Trailer (PS4 / Xbox One / PC)

For Honor is a historical fantasy game based on melee combat between three iconic factions. An official synopsis reads: Pierce the fog of war and join bold Knights, burtal Vikings, and deadly Samurais as they battle across lush, challenging battle maps. Master medieval weaponry and participate in brutal, fast-paced melee combat in an engaging story campaign and novel multiplayer modes. The game is set for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC on 14 February. Feb 7, 2017
F**k that man: Drake slams Donald Trump during London gig

F**k that man: Drake slams Donald Trump during London gig

Canadian rapper Drake has denounced US president Donald Trump while performing in London. The One Dance singer, while not calling out Trump by name, said to the O2 Arena crowd on 5 February: “If you ever thought for a second that any one man is going to tear this world apart, you’re out of your m***********g mind, it is on us to keep this s**t together”. Feb 7, 2017
Police release CCTV footage of Russell Square stabbing attacker Zakaria Bulhan

Police release CCTV footage of Russell Square stabbing attacker Zakaria Bulhan

A man has admitted to killing a US tourist and wounding five people in an attack in London’s Russell Square on 3 August 2016. The attacker, 19-year-old Zakaira Bulhan, carried out the act on August 3 and pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey. He claimed that he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time. Bulhan will be sentenced on February 7. Feb 7, 2017
Slow motion video captures student snowball fight

Slow motion video captures student snowball fight

University of British Columbia students made the best of a snowy day on 6 February, by having a giant snowball fight on campus. Vancouver was buried under around 38 cm (14 inches) of snow, with more expected. The snowball fight happened during lunchtime and lasted more than 30 minutes. Feb 7, 2017
Flash floods hit Sydney after torrential rain

Flash floods hit Sydney after torrential rain

Sydney residents were caught in flash floods on 7 February, after a heavy downpour hit the city. The Bureau of Meteorology reported that 4.9 cm (2 inches) of rain fell in an hour and a half, causing severe traffic and flight delays at the airport. Feb 7, 2017
Betsy DeVos: Democrats make case against Trumps pick for education secretary

Betsy DeVos: Democrats make case against Trumps pick for education secretary

Democrats take to the floor of the US Senate to make the case against President Donald Trumps pick for education secretary, Betsy DeVos. DeVos surpassed a crucial hurdle on 3 February in a party-line 52 to 48 vote. A final vote is expected at 12pm EST/5pm GMT on Tuesday (7 February). Democrats will hold the floor for the next 24 hours, until the final vote, to do everything we can to persuade just one more Republican to join us, Washington Senator Patty Murray said on the Senate floor. Feb 7, 2017
Footage shows squalid conditions in makeshift Lesbos refugee camp

Footage shows squalid conditions in makeshift Lesbos refugee camp

Video footage taken by the mobile phones of refugees inside the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos show the sub-standard conditions in which people are living. In the footage, taken in January and sent to IBTimes UK by a reliable source, shows a lack of running water in a bathroom facility, as well as dirty sinks and showers. Feb 7, 2017
Watch carnivorous Australian pitcher plant consume its prey

Watch carnivorous Australian pitcher plant consume its prey

This video shows the Australian pitcher plant Cephallotus follicularis. Scientists have now sequenced its full genome which will facilitate future evolutionary studies on carnivorous plants. The findings shed a light on how carnivorous plants have evolved and adapted to attract, capture and digest their preys. Feb 6, 2017
‘I’m proud of the NFL’s whitest team!’ Richard Spencer’s white nationalist tweets after Super Bowl 51

‘I’m proud of the NFL’s whitest team!’ Richard Spencer’s white nationalist tweets after Super Bowl 51

The so-called “Karl Marx of the Alt Right” Richard Spencer has tweeted a number of white nationalist statements in support of the the New England Patriots, after they won Super Bowl 51. Spencer, who made international headlines after being punched in the face during Donald Trump’s inauguration, tweeted the inflammatory statements after the victory on 5 February. These included, “Im proud of the NFLs Whitest team”, “Tom Brady: Aryan Avatar” and “the Patriots even call their blacks ‘white’” in reference to running back James White. Feb 6, 2017
Rare snowfall blankets the UAE’s tallest peak

Rare snowfall blankets the UAE’s tallest peak

A cold snap sent temperatures plunging across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 5 February, as four inches of snow fell on the UAE’s tallest peak, Jabal Jais. Those brave enough braced against the freezing weather to play in the snow, in the mountainous area of Ras al-Khaimah. Feb 6, 2017
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Downing Street

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Downing Street

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside of 10 Downing Street on Monday 6 February, as UK prime minister Theresa May welcomed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Two separate demonstrations took place side-by-side in Westminster, one against Netanyahus visit, and one for it. IBTimes UK spoke to protesters at each rally about why they have attended the demonstrations and what they make of the state visit. Feb 6, 2017
The Founder star Michael Keaton says frightening Donald Trump constantly talks about money

The Founder star Michael Keaton says frightening Donald Trump constantly talks about money

As Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines, Hollywood actor Michael Keaton is the latest A-lister to offer his take on the new face of American politics. Speaking to IBTimes UK, the star of McDonalds biopic The Founder described the former real estate mogul as frightening saying that Americas obsession with wealth is still very much alive under the newly elected president. Feb 6, 2017
Donald Trump ice sculpture unveiled at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan

Donald Trump ice sculpture unveiled at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan

The annual Sapporo Snow Festival has kicked off in Japan, unveiling huge ice sculptures of iconic monuments, movie and TV characters and even US President Donald Trump. 2017 marks the 68th year of the festival, and it will showcase more than 200 sculptures before it comes to an end on 12 February. Feb 6, 2017